EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

Current undergraduate student on physics, natural science or engineering degree course, ideally in second or third year

EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE:

Familiarity with how to access and read data from academic journals ideally physics related
Basic knowledge of how physical materials properties, including superconductivity, vary with temperature and magnetic field
Practical experience of carrying out laboratory experiments, ideally physics including the use of magnetic fields and/or cryogens
Familiarity with spreadsheet and word processing software for simple data analysis and reporting, ideally MS Excel and MS Word

SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate and work collaboratively within a team
Ability to work independently on defined tasks to set deadlines, but willingness to seek clarification if in doubt
Ability to analyse physical materials data
Ability to understand and follow practical instructions safely and methodically
Ability to document processes undertaken and present results

LI-JR

Locating up-to-date academic reference papers as sources for relevant materials data
Identifying and processing up-to-date materials data from superconducting wire suppliers for use in quench models
Collating materials data in a format suitable for inclusion in existing quench models
Checking updated materials data and comparing against existing data sets
Assisting Development Engineers with experimental testing of magnet development prototypes
Involvement with analysis of experimental data
Working collaboratively with other team members, especially Senior Development Engineers and Scientific Programmer
Maintaining confidentiality of company proprietary software, hardware, designs and processes
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